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All visitors to MHS/RJK subject to metal detection screening, per new policy

As part of our ongoing commitment to school safety, the Monticello Central School District is implementing new security measures for visitors to the Monticello High School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School. Beginning Dec. 1, all visitors and their belongings will be screened using walk-through and/or hand-held metal detectors by a MCSD security team member …

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The 2024 Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive is a Success

Press release courtesy of the MHS Food Drive Committee  Monticello High School has worked together to help 125 families in our community enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal. As we have for well over 30 years, students, faculty, and staff worked together to raise enough money to purchase these meals from our local Shop Rite. United …

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Nine students celebrated as Students of Distinction

On November 14, 2024, in the high school library, nine students were recognized as Monticello High School Students of Distinction. The Monticello Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award students who have demonstrated behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations.  These students have been nominated by their teachers and have been chosen …

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MBK students participate in NYC’s HBCU Fair

Students in the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program participated in New York City’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16. This opportunity was open to all juniors and seniors. More than 1,000 students throughout the state participated in this event.  One of our participants was offered admittance on the spot. The …

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MHS sends Baya Titus and Diya Patel off to state championships in style

Monticello High School runners Baya Titus and Diya Patel are headed up to the  New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Cross Country Championships, and the entire MHS community came out to send them off in style. The school held a surprise send-off, with students and staff lining the hallways and cheering as …

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30 local businesses attend MHS career fair

Nearly 30 local businesses, organizations and employers visited Monticello High School on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for the school’s annual career fair. The participants represented a wide variety of career choices spanning different industries, including arts and communications; business and information management; engineering, technological and industrial services; health and natural resource sciences and human and family …

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January Regents dates announced

Below are the dates and times for the January Regents Exams. All students must arrive at the start of the school day on the day the exam is given — Period 1 7:27 a.m.  January 21 (Tuesday) 12:00 PM: Physical Setting/Earth Science   Physical Setting/Chemistry January 22 (Wednesday) 9:30 AM (Note time change due to …

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High school performers inspire young students at KLR Elementary

On Tuesday Oct. 29, high school students from Ms. Haylett’s senior string ensemble  and Ms. Wheelers’ dance group put on an inspiring performance for all students at Kenneth L. Rutherford. This special event aimed to introduce younger students to the vibrant performing arts opportunities available within our district.  The high school orchestra captivated the audience …

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Monticello Central School District partners with Astor Services to open school-based mental health clinic  

Students at the Monticello Central School District will soon be able to receive mental health services during the school day, thanks to a partnership between the district and Astor Services. Astor Services is a community-based non-profit organization that provides children’s mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development services with locations in the …

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